Description

Escherichia Coli Antibody Equine Origin. Bar-Guard-99^™ is prepared from the blood of horses hyperimmunized with a whole culture of E coli, 0101:K 30:K 99, containing the K 99 pilus antigen. Contains cresol as a preservative.

Features

Contains whole cell antibodies against whole cell E coli.

Protects newborn calves and lambs.

Provides rapid-acting passive immunity.

Administer orally.

Polyclonal antibody protection.

Single dose is prepacked in a syringe.

Benefits

Assures calves/lambs receive high level of antibody to K 99.

Onset of protection occurs quickly. Broad, effective K 99 E coli antibody coverage.

Easy-to-administer.

Advantages

Increases survival rates in calves and lambs shown in K 99 enterotoxegenic E coli challenge studies.

Dosage & Administration

Using aseptic technique orally administer 10 mL to calves as soon as possible after birth. For optimal results administration should occur within 12 hours after birth and preferably within 6 hours of birth. May be administered within 8 hours of exposure, not to exceed 20 hours of age. Colostrum should be fed to the calf prior to administration.

For lambs using aseptic technique administer 2 mL orally as soon as possible after birth. Administer within 12 hours after birth and preferably within 6 hours of birth.

Precautions

Store out of direct sunlight at a temperature between 35° - 45° F (2° - 7° C). Avoid freezing. Shake well and use immediately. Do not administer within 21 days of slaughter. Anaphylactoid reactions may occur.

Antidote: Epinephrine.

Uses

Bar-Guard-99 is recommended for prevention of colibacillosis caused by K 99 strains of E coli in newborn calves and lambs. It is also effective when administered in the early stages of infection characterized by mild diarrhea but no dehydration or depression.

Warning

For oral use only. The efficacy of Bar-Guard-99 may be reduced if administered to calves showing signs of severe diarrhea, mild dehydration and depression. Not effective against diarrhea caused by infectious agents other than K 99 strains of E coli. As good management practice colostrum should be administered to calves and lambs as soon as possible after birth.

Highlights

- Increases calf /lamb survival rates.

- Easy-to-administer.

- Assures high levels of antibody.

- Onset of protection occurs quickly.

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Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
2621 North Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506
800-821-7467 Information
800-325-9167 Sales
816-236-2717
email: judith.sprague@boehringer-ingelheim.com
internet: http://www.bi-vetmedica.com

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